The Pirates Reader
The Pirates Reader

Author: Richard Peterson

Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press

Published: 2014-10-15

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0822980592

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Whether winning world championships or falling into last place, fielding teams with Hall of Fame players or trotting out bumbling boys of summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have thrilled, frustrated, and fascinated generations of fans since 1876.To date, the Pirates have won five World Series and have a total of thirty-six players and managers in the Hall of Fame-including Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd and Paul Waner, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Mazeroski. The Pirates Reader is a tribute to the fans, players, and teams who have forged the franchise's rich history. Richard Peterson has collected the writing of baseball's greatest storytellers and brings to life the players, games, and magical moments for this classic and well-loved team.

King of the Pirates
King of the Pirates

Author: Michael Anthony Steele

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780439897198

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Adventure on the high seas with the wackiest band of pirates around! Nobody believes Monkey D. Luffy when he says he's going to be King of the Pirates. For starters, he doesn't even have a boat. Or a crew! And his first choice for a crewmember is Rorona Zolo, a pirate hunter and a prisoner in the hands of the navy. Even if Luffy can make it onto the navy base and past the guards, he'll still be face-to-face with Zolo-the most famous pirate hunter in history. Is Luffy as foolish as everyone thinks? Or does he have some unexpected tricks up his sleeve?

The Pirates Next Door
The Pirates Next Door

Author: Jonny Duddle

Publisher: Templar Publishing

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1783703326

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The Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family, are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix up their ship, this unusual family get the whole neighbourhood spreading rumours. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda from next door decides to become friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town discovers they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (shown in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - an incredibly exciting new pen friend.

Edward and the Pirates
Edward and the Pirates

Author: David McPhail

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2008-11-15

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 0316049824

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Reading everything he can after learning how to read, young Edward finds his imagination soaring and particularly enjoys adventure stories, and one day he wakes up to find himself surrounded by pirates.

The Book of Pirates
The Book of Pirates

Author: Jamaica Rose

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1423614801

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“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.

How I Became a Pirate
How I Became a Pirate

Author: Melinda Long

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780152018481

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"Pirates have green teeth when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view."So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor winning illustrator David Shannon and the storyteller Melinda Long. Jeremy learns how to say scurvy dog, sing sea chanteys, and throw food . . . but he also learns that there are no books or good night kisses on board: Pirates don t tuck. A swashbuckling adventure with fantastically silly, richly textured illustrations that suit the story to a T. "

Pirates Go to School
Pirates Go to School

Author: Corinne Demas

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0545206294

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A rhyming tale of pirates who go to school accompanied by their parrots, learn arithmetic and letters, and want to hear sea stories at storytime.

The Best Book of Pirates
The Best Book of Pirates

Author: Barnaby Howard

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 2006-04-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780753459362

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Stunning artwork depicts the lives and daredevil raids of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Madame Cheng, and Captain Kidd, while clever cutaways and authoritative text reveal the day-to-day life on board their ships. The Best Book of Pirates by Barnaby Howard is the perfect book for young swashbucklers!

The Barefoot Book of Pirates
The Barefoot Book of Pirates

Author:

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781901223798

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A collection of tales from around the world which focus on the exploits of a variety of pirates, from the fierce and frightening to the friendly and funny. Suggested level: primary.

Pirate vs. Pirate
Pirate vs. Pirate

Author: Mary Quattlebaum

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-01-04

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 136800444X

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Bad Bart is the biggest, burliest boy pirate in the Atlantic. Mean Mo is the maddest, mightiest girl pirate in the Pacific. When they meet in the middle, it's a no-holds-barred contest to see who is the best pirate in the world. They test who is brave enough to swim with sharks, who is strong enough to throw a cannonball, who can eat the most hard tack, and who has collected the most treasure. Again and again their respective crews proclaim, "Tie!" Bad Bart and Mean Mo stare each other down and . . . fall head over heads in love! This epic tale of the union of two pirate captains is told in seadog lingo and illustrated with of knockout oceanic battles.